The Doubles Machine

[JamesI]

It should at least get him into the O's hall of fame.

I think Roberts had already achieved that.

[VTmook213]

That is a good question - is he hall of fame caliber?

[dhaze]

Roberts and Mora will both be in the O's Hall of Fame. Barring injury, Markakis will be too. Obviously too early to speculate on anyone else.

[RShack]

It should at least get him into the O's hall of fame.

Oh, he's gonna get in there regardless...

[Lt Melmo]

MLB.com wrote an article about the possibility of Roberts being the first player since 1936 to reach 60 doubles... it probably won't happen, but it'd be fun to follow, like our own little McGwire/Sosa HR chase.

[El Gordo]

MLB.com wrote an article about the possibility of Roberts being the first player since 1936 to reach 60 doubles... it probably won't happen, but it'd be fun to follow, like our own little McGwire/Sosa HR chase.

No, no, we wouldn't want him to have a chance to make that happen. We need him to be benched so we can see if Turner will run out every GB.:rolleyestf:

[RShack]

Who were the Cubs players who lotsa folks here wanted us to trade BRob for?

Not being a smartass, I just don't recall, and since the Search function appears to be permanently hosed ...

EDIT: Gallagher, Murton and somebody else?

EDIT: ... and CPat's little brother and/or Cedeno?

[Stacey]

MLB.com wrote an article about the possibility of Roberts being the first player since 1936 to reach 60 doubles... it probably won't happen, but it'd be fun to follow, like our own little McGwire/Sosa HR chase.

I love this quote:

"Anytime you're in the company of three Hall of Famers -- and you're the only one who's not a very good player -- that's kind of cool,"

[El Gordo]

Who were the Cubs who folks wanted us to trade BRob for?

Not being a smartass, I just don't recall, and since the Search function appears to be permanently hosed ...

IIRC it was some combination of Cedeno, Murton, Gallegher, Mrshall, Eric Patterson, Hill, Pie, and some MiL P's whose names escape me. Oh yes Veal and Ceda.

[DrungoHazewood]

That is a good question - is he hall of fame caliber?

You mean the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown? Jeez, no. He's about 70 wins (!!) behind Lou Whitaker, who I'm pretty sure the BBWAA collectively spat at during his one year on the ballot.

Even if Roberts keeps up his current production for another five years he'll need to get really friendly with Frankie Frisch's ghost and hope it gets another term at the helm of the Vet's Committee.

[cindyluvsbrady]

MLB.com wrote an article about the possibility of Roberts being the first player since 1936 to reach 60 doubles... it probably won't happen, but it'd be fun to follow, like our own little McGwire/Sosa HR chase.

It WILL happen!!!!!!:clap3:

[cindyluvsbrady]

Oh, he's gonna get in there regardless...

Yes he will:wedge:

You will see me crawling down the road to be there;)

[cindyluvsbrady]

That is a good question - is he hall of fame caliber?

Of Course My Perfect One :hearts:is!!!!!:wedge:

I would not be suprised to see him the MLB HOF:)

BELIEVE

[Trinidad]

Roberts already held the AL record for Doubles in a season with 50 (2004) which he will no doubt extend this year. The Major league record for Doubles in a season is 55(Berkman-2001) and is well within his reach.

[MurphDogg]

Roberts already held the AL record for Doubles in a season with 50 (2004) which he will no doubt extend this year. The Major league record for Doubles in a season is 55(Berkman-2001) and is well within his reach.

Just to clarify, these are the records for doubles by a switch-hitter.